The document discusses the Linux kernel and its structure. The Linux kernel acts as the interface between hardware and software, contains device drivers for peripherals, handles resource allocation and tracking application access to files. It is also responsible for security and access controls for users. The kernel version numbers use even numbers to indicate stable releases.

1. Browsing Linux Kernel
Linux Day – May 6, 2007
Motaz K. Saad
Department of Computer Science
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2. Linux Directory Structure

3. Structure of a Linux Based Operating
System
Kernel

4. Get an in-depth understanding of
the Linux operating system: Kernel
• The Linux kernel acts as the interface between
the hardware, and the rest of the operating
system.
• The Linux kernel also contains device drivers,
which are specific to the hardware peripherals
that you are using.